Definition of TRIFURCATE

trifurcate

Verb

  • divide into three
    • "The road trifurcates at the bridge"
  • To divide or fork into three channels or branches.

Adj

  • Forked, with three tines or points.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin trifurcus, from tri- (“three”) + furca (“fork”).

Scrabble Score: 15

trifurcate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
trifurcate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
trifurcate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

trifurcate is a valid Words With Friends word